Graphic Design: The Art of Shape and Color

Graphic Design: The Art of Shape and Color

“Thank you so much for taking part in this course and I hope you've enjoyed it. It's now time to work on your project. This could mean finishing the poster you started by completing the course tasks or making a brand-new project! Either way, I strongly suggest you take the time to gather inspiration and make a unique project of your own. Make sure to keep track of your progress with different pictures of each step. It'd be great if you could also explain the choices you've made along the way and tell us if you have any doubts. This will help me guide you better if you need advice. Here are the main steps to follow: Inspiration Go out and observe your surroundings! That way, you can uncover inspiration. Collect materials and references by taking pictures. The Mood Board By creating a mood board, sharpen and solidify your concept and vision for the project, coming up with keywords. The Sketch Move on to sketching and mark making. Pick notable shapes from your source materials and explore them in different textures and feelings with various pens.

Digitization Once you're happy with the exploration, progress to the digital stage! Scan the sketch into Photoshop, refine the marks, and create patterns. Experiment with repetition, rhythm, mood, colours, and shapes. The Final Results Create the final outcome in the format of 3 posters and 6 social media assets! And that's all! I can't wait to see what you've come up with. You can share your work with us so by clicking on 'Create your project'. Remember to share both the final result and the steps that have led you to them. It would be great if you showed a picture of each step and added a brief explanation about what you have done in each one. I will be more than happy to answer any of the questions you might have along the way! I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. In the meantime, participate in the forum, comment on others' work, and interact with the community. See you there!”

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“ Final Project Thank you for coming on the journey with me to learn about colours and shapes. By now, you gained creative muscles that you can carry for life. Congratulations. Now it's your turn to create your final project, a series of posters and social media posts. Remember the part about colours and shapes and how you can create mood, rhythm, and emotions without words. You can find inspiration anytime, anywhere by simply going out and observing your surroundings. Be open-minded. Take lots of pictures and notes so that you have lots of materials to draw inspiration from. By creating a ...”

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Course summary for: Graphic Design: The Art of Shape and Color

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (38)
• 1358 students
• 4 units
• 13 lessons (1h 57m)
• 5 downloads

• Category

  Design

• Areas

  Color Theory, Digital Drawing, Graphic Design, Pattern Design, Poster Design, Product Design